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• Full leg extension with each stride. Bring each leg back to the center position.

• Bring each leg back in a straight line, and as quickly as possible. Do not bring your legs back in a big arc.

• You must have proper bend at the knees and ankles; don’t tighten the top of your skates too much. As you extend your leg and push off, “snap” your ankle for additional power.

• Use “toe starts” to get a quick start. Explode as you take off by “running” a few steps on the front inside edges of your skates. Keep your skates in the “V” position. As you accelerate, move horizontally, not vertically.

• Keep only the top hand on the stick as you skate if you are on a breakaway or if you are skating a long stretch without the puck. This allows you to go your fastest. Keep your stick on the ice so that you are ready if the puck should come in your direction.

• Practice, Practice and Practice some more.

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